Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Salary Up to $150,000 + Bonus + Benefits in NE WA & supports ID/OR/WA

Lead hands-on operational improvement across multiple wood-products mills. Partner with plant leaders to use data, remove bottlenecks, improve reliability and throughput, and build lasting team capability. Need hands-on experience in a wood mill – plywood, EWP, etc. This is not a desk job or computer job. It’s an in plant on the production floor, hands-on equipment, mechanical & electrical aptitude required!

What You’ll Do:

• Drive CI and optimization across sites

• Analyze data, fix bottlenecks, deliver measurable gains

• Develop skills, staffing, and on-floor training

• Mentor teams and support local trainers

• Partner with engineering on process, product mix, and materials

• Contribute to regional strategy and capital decisions

• Conduct practical audits and share best practices

• Coordinate effective use of outside experts

What You Bring:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience

• Strong analytics and practical problem-solving

• Approachable, credible leadership

• Experience in plywood, EWP, wood / lumber manufacturing.

TO APPLY: Email your resume Cindy@austinallen.com in MS Word or PDF.

* All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.

Areas of Specialization...

* Engineering * Six Sigma Black Belts * Accounting * Distribution * Human Resources

* Materials / Purchasing * Quality Engineers & Managers * Manufacturing Management